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Add 1/96 and 24/45

1/96 + 24/45 is 87/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    1/96 = 1 × 15/96 × 15 = 15/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    24/45 = 24 × 32/45 × 32 = 768/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/1440 + 768/1440 = 15 + 768/1440 = 783/1440
  5. 783/1440 simplified gives 87/160
  6. So, 1/96 + 24/45 = 87/160

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